Spalding County Bridge Report Card
Spalding County scores 97 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Spalding County, Georgia
Spalding County has 87 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.1% is at or below the 1.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 190 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Spalding County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 97/100 (A). The county has 87 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 190 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 1.1% | 2.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.0% of measured traffic | 0.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 50 years vs 48 nationally | 0.8 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 625,574 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 1.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 50 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 190 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Spalding County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenkinsburg Road over Towaliga River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 190 | 1937 |
| I-75 over Towaliga River Trib | High traffic | Good | 95,400 | 1966 |
| I-75 over Towaliga River | High traffic | Fair | 95,400 | 1966 |
| US 19 over Ns Railroad (abandoned) | High traffic | Good | 36,200 | 2014 |
| US 19 SR 3 Griff over Shoal Creek | High traffic | Good | 31,200 | 1968 |
| US 19 SR 3 Nbl over M-2508 W Poplar Street | High traffic | Fair | 29,500 | 1968 |
| SR 16 over Ns Railroad | High traffic | Fair | 25,800 | 1928 |
| US 19 SR 3 Sbl over SR 362 | High traffic | Fair | 21,200 | 1967 |
| SR 92 over Shoal Creek Trib | High traffic | Good | 20,700 | 2005 |
| SR 16 over SR 3 (us 19) | High traffic | Good | 20,000 | 2015 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.